Red Cardinal Christmas Table -re-posted

Here's another Christmas tablescape.  I am giving a dinner party this Sunday night. I am using Mikasa's Red parchment dinnerware
I thought I would use red, since it's so Traditional.  I am using the Holly birds plates  from Certified International. I got them here, which is Overstock.com  They are less  than Pier 1

The napkins I found at Pier1.  They also have red and gold ones.  They are $3.99 each.
I am using my Gold Flatware I purchased from Horchow.

You can see the dinner plate from Mikasa...Red Parchment.
I am using a gold beaded placemat.

I even added  small bird cage for the Centerpiece.  I used greenery and red Cardinals.

 The Christmas tree hold the name cards I created on the pc.

         I added 2 Reindeer to the centerpiece

    Close-up of the napkins, ring and flatware.

 I wanted to create an entrance from the Family room into the Dining room.  I used a large swag, all decked out with bronze and gold, added a wreath and gold gauzy fabric on each side.

One of our sconces in the Dining room.   I always like to hang a wreath around them to make them festive.

Even the Wine Butler gets dressed for Christmas.

     A large gold urn sits in a niche in the Dining room.

                         Coffee Station, ready to go.........

I am making mini tastings for dessert. I am using small
glasses for a variety of desserts.  Bread Pudding....Chocolate Mousse....Peanut Butter Parfait.... and Cranberry Trifle.

I just took these pictures before I serve them tonight.

                                      Cranberry Trifle 

      Peanut Butter Parfaits & Banana Cream Parfait
I also made bread pudding with Cinnamon Caramel sauce

            Excuse the raspberries falling over...LOL.

This is a picture of snow on our back patio last year. We typically don't get snow in sunny California.

           A shot down by the pool.  Care to take a dip?

                         A Dessert buffet table 

                            Here's the family.......
I am linking up with Shari for Sunday Favorites.
This post was one of my favorites from last year.

Click on these links below to see more of my Christmas Decorating.



 Copper, Bronze and Gold Glitz


Mantel Glamour  



Christmas Decor


 Let there be more! Christmas Decor



I am joining The Nester for Christmas 2010 Tour Of Homes

I have linked up with Kelly- www.kellyskorner.blogspot.com


  Also linking up with Susan over at Between naps on the porch
and Julia at Hooked on Houses. 
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About Linda @ Life and Linda

Hello, welcome to LifeandLinda. I am from Northern California. I enjoy blogging, Designing Blogs, Decorating, cooking, entertaining, gardening and clogging. I hope you enjoy your visit.